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2012 Press Releases (Selected)
Year 2012
2 Feb Singapore Business Federation (SBF) National Business Survey 2011/12
2 Feb SBF-led SME Committee (SMEC) Discloses SME Business Community's Wishlist for Budget 2012
19 Jan Cautious start to 2012 but SMEs expect profit to improve in the next 6 months
19 Jan Lawrence Leow elected Chairman of SBF-led SME Committee (SMEC) at its inaugural meeting
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2011 Press Releases (Selected)
Year 2011
Dec Singapore National Employers' Federation (SNEF) Human Resource Services
7 Dec Media Briefing: Establishment of SME Committee (SMEC)
29 Nov Singapore Companies Urged to Consider Macedonia as a Potential Business and Investment Destination
24 Nov Malaysia-Singapore Business Forum
23 Nov Opportunities and Challenges in Myanmar
10 Nov Asia Pacific businesses urge TPP leaders to commit to conclusion of comprehensive,
high-standard TPP in 2012
10 Nov Asia-Pacific Business to APEC Leaders: 'Accelerate Growth, Create Jobs, Aim for Long-Term'
9 Nov Singapore businesses move towards forging stronger business collaborations with the emerging markets of Tanzania and Kenya
9 Nov Singapore businesses urged to look to Estonia for new opportunities
31 Oct SBF-led mission to 8th CAEXPO concludes with resounding success
19 Oct 8th Annual Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2011:
Forging New Ties and Growing Business Partnerships
17 Oct Oman Investment Forum
17 Oct Asia Pacific Sustainability Leadership Forum
13 Oct SMEs Lower Their Expectations For Next 6 Months: SBF-DP SME Index falls from 57 to 51
5 Oct Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairman, and All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) Chairman, Mr. Huang Mengfu, meets Singapore business leaders
29 Sep SBF works towards achieving sustainable economic growth in Asia through private sector initiative alongside the 2nd Asian Business Summit
28 Sep Russia-Singapore Business Forum 2011 Closes with Resounding Success
26 Sep Singapore Business Federation signs Statement of Intent with the United States and Foreign Commercial Service
2 Sep Tackling Business Challenges Ahead
24 Aug Singapore Business Federation Executive Committee Highlights The Importance of The Singapore Presidential Election 2011
16 Aug 2011 National Security Dialogue:
"Securing Your Business Competitive Advantage with Business Continuity Management"
28 July SBF-DP SME Index 2011
11 July Singapore Sustainability Awards 2011: Singapore businesses ride the megatrend of sustainability
6 July Singapore businesses express readiness to forge stronger business collaborations with the Republic of Congo
2 July PSBC Business Mission to the Republic of the Philippines (30 Jun - 2 Jul 2011)
28 June Singapore Business Federation's 9th AGM: 2010 - Tapping into emerging opportunities
27 June -
4 July
Singapore Business Mission to Mongolia (27 June - 4 July 2011)
23 June SBF facilitates first ever Zimbabwean delegation to Singapore
4 - 8 June Singapore businesses urged to consider Mauritius for new opportunities and as a gateway to Africa
9 May MOM-SBF Seminar: Maximising Human Capital Potential for Sustainable Business Growth
29 Apr SBF leads Business Mission to Oman
28 Apr SME outlook: Six months of expansion and sales growth
18 Apr Seminar on Business Networking & Opportunities in the Republic of Congo
29 Mar Inaugural Singapore-Ukraine Business Forum 2011
28 Mar Singapore companies should consider Turkey as a gateway to the markets of Europe and
Middle East
11 Mar Philippines President Benigno S. Aquino III promotes business opportunities to Singapore companies at the SBF/IE Eminent Leaders Lecture
10 Mar Business Continuity Management (BCM) Conference 2011
24 Feb SBF announces appointment of Mr. Ho Meng Kit as its CEO
21 Feb SBF attains bizSAFE level 3 certification in support of workplace safety and health
16 Feb SMEs remain positive about first half 2011 outlook
1 Feb SBF National Business Survey 2010/11
20 Jan Workplace Safety and Health Council's bizSAFE Convention 2011
18 Jan SBF - Hay Group Human Capital Series & SBF Mentorship Programme Luncheon
13 Jan Singapore Business Federation Launches South Asia Business Group
11 Jan SBF ANNOUNCES THE DEPARTURE OF ITS CEO
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2010 Press Releases (Selected)
Year 2010
21 Dec SBF led inaugural business mission to Kenya, Rwanda & Uganda culminated in Singapore businesses incorporating companies in Sub Saharan Africa
7 Dec Malaysian Ministers update Singapore businesses on Economic Transformation Program (ETP)
1 Dec Funding for BCM and bizSAFE
1 Dec Singapore and Malaysia businessmen to strengthen ties at the 5th MSBC Joint Meeting
22 Nov Logistics sector will play a greater role for an economically integrated ASEAN
10 Nov Gabonese leaders urge Singapore to explore new market opportunities in Gabon
8 Nov Taiwan and Singapore business communities strengthen ties during 10th Joint Meeting between CIECA and SBF relations
8 Nov 5th Uzbekistan-Singapore Business Forum sheds light on latest market opportunities in Central Asia
25 Oct Singapore companies gain insights on how to protect their business from potential risks
through BCM
22 Oct Million dollar Innovation Improvement Initiative (i3) programme to assist businesses enhance Innovation and raise productivity
20 Oct SBF leads Singapore delegation at the 7th CAEXPO to harness CAFTA business opportunities
13 Oct SBF launches new programmes to gear Singapore companies towards global competitiveness
7 Oct Concerted Effort by Singapore to Attract Global Mid-Sized Companies and Asian Enterprises
6 Oct Singapore Business Federation announces Singapore Sustainability Awards 2011 to drive sustainable business practices among Singapore based organizations
6 Oct SBF's newly launched National Business Continuity Management (BCM) online Resource Library helps enterprises raise their level of preparedness
30 Sep SBF business mission to Iskandar Malaysia to apprise Singapore companies on latest opportunities
28 Sep SBF signs MOU with U.S. Ex-Im Bank
23 Sep SBF leads first business mission to Sub-Saharan Africa since AFBG launch
22 Sep SBF inks MOU with COMCE to boost bilateral economic activities and collaboration between Singapore and Mexico
07 Sep Singapore and Korean businessmen interacted during the 2010 Networking Seminar and Business Meeting - Korean ICT Services and Software
19 Aug SMEs Positive About Performance Expectations In 2H2010
17 Aug APEC Past 20 - Charting New Growth Strategies for Future Business Prosperity" Informational Seminar
10 Aug SBF members explore opportunities in China's new frontiers
5 Aug Malaysia's MITI Minister Mustapa apprised Singapore businessmen on latest developments
27 Jul 2010 National Security Dialogue - Fortifying Your Business Networks
20 Jul Bahrain business leaders woo logistics companies in Singapore to invest in the Kingdom
14 Jul Inaugural Africa Singapore Business Forum emphasises importance of trade links with Africa
2 Jul Companies gain first-hand insights on leveraging the Economic Strategies Committee's recommendations and Budget 2010 measures to grow their business
28 Jun SBF Seminar on European Debt Crisis, Current Economic Trends and Impact on Asia
25 Jun Singapore Business Federation - AGM 2009
16 Jun Sustainable Development - SBF working with strategic knowledge and technology partners to boost collaborations in the sector
16 Jun SBF leads mission to update members on developments in Iskandar Malaysia
14 - 16 Jun Singapore-Oman commercial ties at a high on the anniversary of 25 years of bilateral relations
5 Jun Breakfast Dialogue with South Korean President
25 May National Wages Council's Recommendations for 2010/2011
11 May Top Bahrain government and business leaders increase engagement with Singapore companies
6 May Stronger Singapore - Uzbekistan business ties attributable to recent business mission
5 May Top sustainable business practices recognized at Inaugural Singapore Sustainability Awards
29 Apr SBF and DP Info Launch The SINGAPORE SME INDEX
31 Mar Indonesia's Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board leads trade and investment mission to Singapore
31 Mar Tajikistan and Singapore forge strong business ties at inaugural business forum and networking session.
22 Mar Singapore business community urged to seize opportunities in Botswana
16 Mar Corporations urged to view importance of sustainable development during Carbon Disclosure Forum
15 Mar SBF business delegation represented at inaugural Asian Business Summit in Tokyo, Japan
4 Mar Top Egyptian government officials and businessmen shed light on Egypt's economy and market opportunities
2 Mar Singapore business community apprised of 2010 economic outlook and budget highlights
28 Jan ASEAN-India Trade expected to jump to US$100 billion within the next five years with signing of FTA
25 Jan Czech Republic presents prospects for strong economic growth
22 Jan SBF mission to Saudi Arabia addresses business challenges and helps Singapore businessmen gain market insights
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2009 Press Releases (Selected)
Year 2009
21 Dec SBF business mission briefed on business opportunities arising from invitation to the Singapore Symposium in New Delhi
14 Dec SBF business mission to Seoul, South Korea fosters stronger B2B links
3 Dec Singapore companies should ride on the new economy with Singapore-made product and service innovation
2 Dec SBF hosts dialogue session with Chairman of Nippon Keidanren and his Japanese delegation
27 Nov Strategic Collaboration Agreement for Hangzhou-Singapore Eco-Park and MOU on Green ICT adoption initiative were signed during SBF business mission to Hangzhou
23 Nov Dialogue with His Excellency Stefan Rozkopal: New Business and Investment Opportunities in Slovak Republic
17 Nov Keynote Address by Vietnam President and networking session between Singapore & Vietnam companies boost business ties
17 Nov Inaugural Kazakhstan-Singapore Business Forum & Networking Session spur stronger business collaboration
11 - 12 Nov Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2009
26 Oct SBF-led delegation represents Singapore at the 6th CAEXPO to foster stronger B2B links
23 Oct Dutch Prime Minister Calls for New Initiatives to Promote Bilateral Trade and Investment during SBF-NFIA business luncheon
20 Oct SBF Business Mission to Iran enhanced Singapore-Iran business relations
19 Oct Joint SBF-IE-SCCI Business mission facilitates business leads for Singapore companies in Sub-Saharan Africa
6 Oct 1,000 Companies to be Flu Pandemic Prepared by 2010
- Strengthening Singapore enterprises' resilience against the threat of business disruptions
21 Sep SBF-led mission to Beijing, Tianjin, Baoding, Wuxi and Hangzhou enable Singapore companies to assess green business opportunities
6 Sep SBF business mission helped companies explore Tamil Nadu business landscape and potential business leads
24 Aug Businessmen gain insights about Cambodia during SBF-ASME business mission
21 Aug SBF unveils Sustainable Development business platform to facilitate initiatives, opportunities and solutions among companies and businesses
20 Aug SBF and SEAS ink MOU to collaborate in clean energy initiatives
6 Aug Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato' Mustapa Mohamed, leads trade and investment mission to Singapore
4 Aug National Security Dialogue 2009:
SBF helping companies to enhance business preparedness through adoption of BCM
3 Aug Singapore companies explore opportunities in Angola, South Africa and Mozambique through SBF-IE business mission
31 Jul SBF and NUS jointly launch the Business Advisors Program to help match SMEs with displaced NUS Alumni professionals
22 Jul APEC Trade Ministers Meet with Business Leaders to Address Businesses' Priorities and Concerns
21 Jul SBF leads business mission to Guangdong Province (China) to foster stronger B2B links
16 Jul Singapore businesses can look to Thailand for market opportunities
9 Jul Business communities in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific call on APEC governments to keep regulations to a minimum
8 Jul Streamlined ASEAN Customs Transit System aims to increase business profits
7 Jul Singapore companies can ride on Bahrain's friendly business environment to access Middle East markets
2 Jul Singapore companies can look forward to privatization projects in Uzbekistan
1 Jul 1,300 participants get timely advice on business preparedness from Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Influenza A (H1N1-2009) outbreak
30 Jun SBF will promote resilient companies and assist members to tap opportunities in the challenging environment
26 Jun Singapore companies can look to Russia's energy sector for potential business leads
26 Jun Post-war Sri Lanka offers market possibilities for Singapore companies
25 Jun Local SMEs urged to gear up to be BCM ready
22 Jun SBF inks MOU with Botswana's BEDIA to facilitate networking and tapping into business opportunities
18 Jun Da Nang City Roundtable opens doors to Singapore-Vietnam business collaboration
16 Jun Singapore companies should look beyond Jakarta for opportunities in Indonesia
13 Jun SBF-IE Turkey business mission - a golden opportunity for Singapore firms to network and build business contacts
9 Jun Nepal - potential opportunities in infrastructure projects among other possibilities
3 Jun SBF supports NWC 09/10's recommendations to continue to press on with concerted efforts to cut cost, save jobs and enhance competitiveness
1 Jun SBF inks MOU with Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industries to spur trade and investments between businesses from both sides
29 May SMEs learn that being BCM ready is key to business survival in a crisis
28 May Saudi business delegation benefits from understudy of SBF's role and operating model as apex chamber
27 May Oman - a bright spot for Singapore companies looking to expand overseas
21 May The Najib administration aims to apply a more business-friendly environment - M'sia MITI Minister
11 May SBF-SNEF updates local business community on Influenza A (H1N1) virus and BCM measures
8 May Bank Negara Malaysia Governor - Central Banks should work together to cushion the effects of global recession
7 May Surviving the Economic Downturn - Business Financing and Market Opportunities for Singapore SMEs
7 May SBF and Entrepreneurs from Kerala, India, strengthen B2B links
5 May SBF welcomes new members
30 Apr Singapore companies can use Turkey as a gateway to markets in Europe and North Africa
22 Apr SMEs can leverage opportunities in ASEAN markets notwithstanding the current global economic crisis
11 Mar SBF leads business delegation to Oman, Qatar and UAE to tap market and networking opportunities
4 Mar Companies can profit from potential Russia-Singapore Nanotechnology commercialization efforts
2 Mar Businesses can benefit by giving structured feedback through ABAC to shape APEC's agenda for a more pro-business global environment
24 Feb Green IT presents potential market opportunities and cost savings in these challenging times
13 Feb Useful business tips and latest bi-lateral trade statistics for SMEs eyeing the European market
12 Feb MOU with NUS to foster business-university links and enable SBF members to gain easier access to talent pool and business support
5 Feb SBF post-Budget 2009 seminar updates members on enhancements to government financing schemes, and the dos and don'ts of bank loan application
28 Jan SBF and Singapore business chamber in China ink MOU of strategic cooperation to benefit the business community
20 Jan Singapore Business Federation and Temasek Polytechnic launch Clean Energy Test-bedding Community to spur development and adoption of Clean Energy technologies and solutions
19 Jan SBF apprises members on business outlook 2009 and initiatives to help companies leverage government's $2.3 billion financing schemes
19 Jan SBF-led delegation of Singapore business leaders meets President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for business dialogue
16 Jan SBF supports the revised NWC 08/09 guidelines' call to reduce and manage total costs to help companies stay competitive and save jobs
14 Jan SBF inks MOU with Russian Business Incubator to boost business opportunities
between Singapore and Russian companies.
6 Jan SBF facilitates dialogue between Singapore business community and Indonesian delegation led by H.E. Ibu Dr Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister for Finance
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2009 News Update
Year 2009
20 Aug Deputy Prime Minister launches Corporate Doors at ISCOS 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner
1 Jul $340m in business deals, thanks to SBF
9 Apr SMEs voice their concerns and feedback for APEC leaders' consideration
3 Apr Indian engineering sector holds promise for Singapore SMEs
1 Apr ABAC looks to improve ease of doing business in Asia Pacific
31 Mar SBF Member makes headway in Bahrain and Gulf States
25 Mar Dialogue session highlights business leads to facilitate local companies' growth in Bahrain
24 Mar SBF's mission to Oman, Qatar and UAE facilitates useful networking and market opportunities
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APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) News Update
- SBF is the appointed national secretariat for ABAC Singapore
Year 2009
12 - 14 Nov APEC CEO Summit 2009
8 - 11 Nov 4th ABAC Meeting
26 Oct Four Asia-Pacific Business Chambers in Singapore Urge Governments to Place TPP Negotiations at the Top of Their Trade Policy Agendas
14 Sep SBF steers Singapore businesses towards China market through participation in the APEC SME Summit in Hangzhou
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2008 Press Releases (Selected)
Year 2008
2 Dec SBF inks MOU with Democratic People Republic of Korea's Chamber of Commerce to spur business exchanges, trade and investments
20 Nov Courtesy Call by Hungarian Investment & Trade Development Agency
18 Nov Business matching session with Vietnamese companies
11 Nov SBF Networking Dinner with Leading Business Club (Vietnam)
23 Oct Business Opportunities Abound in Libya
9 Oct Business Outlook and Sentiment for Q4 2008 and 2009 Seminar
30 Sep SBF - Spring SME Financial Management Seminar
25 Sep Singapore Business Federation updates Singapore companies on the latest legal and economic developments in Brazil
24 Sep ASEAN Economic Community 2015 Forum
23 Sep SBF inks MOU with influential Brazilian business organisation to enhance business exchanges, trade and investment flows
17 Sep Indonesia US$1.1 Billion Projects Briefing
16 Sep SBF inks MOU with CCPIT Guangdong
12 Sep Business Opportunities Abound in Poland
3 Sep Joint Briefing on the Enhanced Marriage and Parenthood Package
29 Aug Joint Press Statement on Enhanced Marriage and Parenthood Leave Benefits
27 Aug SBF National Business Survey 2008
27 Aug ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and its impact on businesses
14 Aug Egyptian business delegation here to explore opportunities with Singapore companies
12 Aug Business Opportunities in Malaysia Seminar and Dialogue Session
7 Aug Seminar on Business Opportunities in Iran & Business Matching Session 2008
29 Jul "MEXICO | NIP 07-12" Information Session and Business Seminar
10 Jul Singapore Business Federation advocates Corporate Philanthropy
25 Jun Stephen Lee steps down as Chairman SBF; in-coming 2008/2010 Council elected and announced at 6th AGM
19 Jun Business Opportunities Abound at 5th CAEXPO 2008
22 May Business Roundtable aims to boost Singapore-Rwanda Relations
21 May 2008 National Security Dialogue: Strengthening Corporate Resilience
16 May Joint Press Statement by the Singapore Business Federation and the Singapore National Employers Federation on the National Wages Council's Recommendations for 2008/2009
13 May Turkey - The Next Destination for Trade and Investment for Singapore Businesses
4 May SBF and IE Singapore lead mission to Libya to explore business opportunities
23 Apr Mos Lee Yi Shyan Meets with ChongQing Party Secretary Bo XiLai During Mission to ChongQing
19 Mar Singaporean Companies Urged to Look to UK as their Springboard for Growth in Europe
10 Mar Singapore Business Federation roundtable uncovers business opportunities in Cote d'Ivoire
29 Feb SBF inks MOU with Brazil business chamber to boost two-way business exchanges
20 Feb CEO Dialogue between Singapore and Finnish business leaders explores opportunities for further exchanges and collaboration
29 Jan SBF leads business mission to Qatar and United Arab Emirates to explore opportunities
25 Jan Making Headway into Latin America- through Peru and the APEC CEO Summit
22 Jan 2008年第三届中国中部投资贸易博览会(湖北
新加坡推介会将于元月二十二日在新加坡工商联合总会举行
(The detailed info about the press releases is in Chinese)
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2008 News Update
Year 2008
14 Nov For business, the Latin beat beckons
18 Feb Mr Teng Theng Dar joins SBF as CEO with effect from 18 Feb 2008
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2007 Press Releases (Selected)
Year 2007
10 Dec Oman Deputy Prime Minister and business delegation in Singapore to advance trade and investment, in oil & gas, education, tourism and financial services
5 Dec 5th Korea-Singapore Business Roundtable
4 Dec SBF Chairman Stephen Lee receives prestigious "Trade Day" (Silver Tower Medal) Award from President of Korea for advancing Korea-Singapore trade and investment
21 Dec Saudi-Singapore Business Council resolves to enhance bilateral ties between their business communities
20 Nov Saudi Arabia keen to strengthen business ties with Singapore
16 Nov SBF helps companies explore emerging market of Bosnia and Herzegovina
28 Oct 4th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, China
26 Oct SBF-led Singapore Delegation and Pavilion at China-ASEAN Expo to showcase strengths in logistics and financial investment
8 Oct SBF leads business mission to Hungary and Poland to explore opportunities in infrastructure and other projects
11 Sep Singapore Business Federation leads joint business delegation to the IDR
31 Aug Business Opportunities Abound in Brazil
15 Aug Singapore Business Federation launches Post-Mission Information Series to help companies leverage business information on new markets.
20 Jul SBF organises inaugural mission to Nigeria to explore business opportunities following presidential election.
4 Jun MOUs with leading economic agency pave the way for stronger Singapore - Ukraine business cooperation
23 May Joint Press Statement By The Singapore Business Federation And The Singapore National Employers Federation On The NWC Guidelines 2007/8
23 May Guangxi - Singapore Trade and Investment Cooperation Conference aims to strengthen Singapore - China Relations
18 May SBF leads business mission to Libya
24 Apr ICC Banking Commission Meets in Singapore - a first for the Lion City
16 Apr First ASEAN Business Awards by ASEAN Business Advisory Council To Mark ASEAN's 40th Anniversary - Search is now on for 'Most Admired' ASEAN Enterprises
13 Apr Seminar on Vietnam - The Next Big Thing
13 Apr MOU with leading economic agency paves the way for stronger Singapore - Macao business cooperation.
5 Apr Egypt Roundtable 2007
26 Mar SBF launches Middle East Business Group to boost business ties between Singapore and the Middle East
23 Feb Post-Budget Feedback Seminar
9 Feb Investing Opportunites in Sabah Seminar
25 Jan MOU between Uzbekistan and Singapore signals impetus for growth in business ties
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